Composer

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Yoko Shimomura

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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2002

Kingdom Hearts is a video game series that was first released on March 28, 2002, for the PlayStation 2. The game was developed by Square Enix in collaboration with Disney Interactive Studios. The game's soundtrack was composed by Yoko Shimomura, a renowned Japanese composer who has worked on several video game soundtracks. The Kingdom Hearts soundtrack is known for its orchestral and rock-inspired music, which perfectly captures the game's themes of adventure, friendship, and love. The soundtrack features a total of 97 tracks, which are spread across three albums: Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Original Soundtrack, and Kingdom Hearts II Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack's most iconic track is "Simple and Clean," which serves as the game's main theme. The song was composed by Shimomura and performed by Japanese-American singer Utada Hikaru. The song's English version, "Hikari," was also included in the game's soundtrack. The Kingdom Hearts soundtrack is divided into several movements, each of which corresponds to a different part of the game. The first movement, "Dearly Beloved," is a slow and melancholic piano piece that plays during the game's title screen. The second movement, "Destiny Islands," features upbeat and cheerful music that captures the game's sense of adventure and exploration. The third movement, "Traverse Town," features a mix of jazz and rock-inspired music that perfectly captures the game's urban setting. The fourth movement, "Hollow Bastion," features dark and ominous music that reflects the game's more serious and dramatic moments. The fifth movement, "The World That Never Was," features epic and grandiose music that perfectly captures the game's final battle. The final movement, "End of the World," features a mix of orchestral and rock-inspired music that perfectly captures the game's emotional climax. Overall, the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack is a masterpiece of video game music. It perfectly captures the game's themes and emotions, and its iconic tracks have become beloved by fans all over the world.

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